Smith & Wesson Launches GUNSMARTS Series 2
Firearm sales shattered all previous records in 2020, and much of this was due to people buying their very first gun. With so many first-time gun owners entering the fold, intro and "how-to" videos...
Hands-On: PepperBall TCP and Compact Launchers
Whether for legal or safety reasons or just personal preference, non-lethal means of self-defense are certainly valid and effective in many situations. PepperBall, "the established leader in non-lethal defense," loaned TTAG two of their...
Putting a BulletSafe Level IIIA Bulletproof Vest to the Test (and then some)
While bulletproof vests receive NIJ laboratory-tested ballistic protection ratings and, therefore, don't really need to be tested by your friendly neighborhood gun blog, I'm not one to pass on what's basically guaranteed to be...
5 Shooting Range Keys for New Gun Owners [VIDEO]
https://youtu.be/Y9ksTiw8msM
As anyone who reads TTAG knows, there are millions of new firearm owners in the US. First-timers who have bought a gun in the last year or so for all kinds of reasons. While...
As Lockdowns End and Families Reunite, the Gun Industry Stresses Safety
By Joe Bartozzi
Firearm sales continue to be hot, even after a year of pandemic closures, civil unrest, elections and now the specter of gun control executive actions and legislation. The firearm industry, and those...
Trap Shooters: Stop Resting Your Shotgun Barrel On Your Foot! [NSFW Image]
As much as we try to minimize risk as gun owners, the shooting sports can still be dangerous. Accidents happen -- I've treated at least one gunshot wound at a shooting competition, and can...
Gear Review: NAR Tactical Operator Response Kit (TORK) First Aid Kit
If you're going to buy a basic trauma kit, the North American Rescue Tactical Operator Response Kit (TORK) is a great one. I got this kit from LA Police Gear. This is not my...
Things That [Still] Don’t Suck: Magpul Sunglasses
Rewind to September of 2018 and I had just picked up two pairs of Magpul's then-new sunglasses; a "Terrain" and an "Explorer" model (YouTube video HERE). At some point Chris stole the Terrains, and...
New From Premier Body Armor: AGILE Level IIIA Soft Armor Inserts
Plate carriers can be handy for carrying spare magazines and all sorts of other gear without weighing down your belt, but adding ballistic armor to your plate carrier has typically meant inserting, well, plates....
Handy in an Emergency: Know How to Quickly Train Someone to Shoot Safely
During the past year, I've seen a lot of people argue over whether it's a good idea to lend guns to others in an emergency (or any time, really). Neighbors who hadn't bought a...
Welcome to Guntopia Where Firearms Will Decide If and When You Can Use Them
I ran across a new "smart gun" proposal, AI Can Stop Mass Shootings, and More. Yes, these people -- three superior intellects who toil away at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute -- are proposing that...
10th Mountain Division Investigating Dangerous Room-Clearing Training Video
A video is making the rounds on Facebook that has sparked an investigation within the US Army's famed 10th Mountain Division. The video shows soldiers pointing their firearms, loaded with live ammunition at their...